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GA 340 | Modernizing TWI with Ryan Weiss

By Jessica Bush Updated on October 8th, 2020

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This week’s guest is Ryan Weiss. Ryan, a lean consultant, shared his approach to optimizing performance. He and Ron also discussed the modernization of TWI, and how different learning styles play a role. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The quote that inspires Ryan (3:29)
Ryan’s background (5:06)
His work with a psychologist (7:50)
The People + Process + Purpose formula for Performance (10:23)
Ryan’s TWI project (16:13)
The Plant Performance Package (20:53)
Ryan’s take on cultural differences and continuous improvement (22:16)
Varying issues Ryan has noticed (26:23)
Ryan’s advice for those getting started (29:50)

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How else could TWI be modernized?

Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

Ryan Weiss
November 6, 2020 - 3:01 pm
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Thank you for having me on the Gemba Academy podcast! It was an honor.
Chrisza
September 7, 2022 - 11:43 am
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Very informative! Ryan has a lot of insights and is a smart guy. He is an experienced man and you will never regret listening to this episode. I will surely recommend this to my colleagues because for sure your time will never be wasted.